20261016: Friday 16th October 2026: John Ward Trio

Support: Vic Lennard

At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP

8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)

Entry: £12(door), £11(advance), £10(members).

John Ward Trio: East Anglian musician John has achieved an excellent reputation as a writer of powerful, thought-provoking and witty songs that draw upon his life in a gritty port town, his wider travels in the world, and often capture the spirit of the times. He has 10 critically-acclaimed CDs and 2 published books to his name. The latest CD, ‘Songs Like An Old Friend’, comprises 12 brand new tracks inspired by travel, social injustice, history, family and songs, plus the much-requested Trio version of Woody Guthrie's classic ‘Deportees’.

The John Ward Trio performs in folk clubs, festivals and theatres across the UK and beyond, mainly with John’s wife, Lynne (accordion and whistles), and band mate, Les Woodley (double bass and mandolin). This line-up delivers powerful 3-part harmonies, and brings a fuller sound to John's excellent songs. The Trio also draws on its wider repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk tunes and songs, many of them suited to communal singing. Their performances are authentic and heartfelt, engaging audiences with their choice of material, thoughtful arrangements, versatility and humour, not to mention John’s blistering bodhran solos, which all blend to delight and entertain folk audiences in intimate venues and bigger stages alike. https://johnward.org.uk/home-news

Vic Lennard has managed to make a career from the odd combination of music, maths and journalism.

Musically, he handles most styles from folk to soul and heavy rock, and is currently making the rounds of the local folk clubs as a solo artist, playing guitar in ROME, Fenland Booty and Rae & The Sunshine, plus depping in various bands.